Christopher Owusu
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Staff Nurse with extensive experience at St. Michael’s Hospital, excelling in patient education and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and comfort through effective care planning and empathetic communication. Committed to advocating for patients' rights while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
St. Micheal’s Hospital, Pramso
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Scrub Nurse
Queens Specialist Hospital and Maternity
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Assisted surgical team during procedures.
- Enhanced teamwork among multidisciplinary medical staff by fostering open communication, creating an environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability in assisting various surgical specialties, expanding knowledge base and skill set across multiple disciplines.
- Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of surgery.
- Collaborated closely with anesthesia providers to monitor patients'' vital signs and respond quickly to any changes during procedures.
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly examining, restocking, and replenishing surgical supply inventory.
- Assisted surgeons in achieving optimal outcomes, providing requested instruments and supplies promptly.
- Provided compassionate post-operative care for patients, monitoring their recovery and reporting critical observations to medical professionals as needed.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Consistently maintained accurate records of surgical procedures, ensuring proper documentation for patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Rotational Nurse Intern
St. Michael’s Hospital, Pramso
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support during clinical rotations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills while rotating through various hospital units, including emergency room, ICU, and pediatrics.
- Delivered high-quality wound care, effectively reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Provided education on disease prevention and management, empowering patients to take control of their health.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Kokofu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kokofu, Ashanti09.2020
Wassce - General Arts
Oppon Memorial Senior High School
Kokofu, Ashanti03.2009
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Family education
- Emergency care
- Specimen collection
- Surgical nursing
- Ethical practice
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Reference
Dr. Ishmael Kyei
Queens Specialist Hospital and Maternity
0244976603
Henry Osei Yeboah
Senior Staff Nurse
0205148432
Owusu Philomina
Sergeant Police Office
0546098060
Timeline
Scrub Nurse
Queens Specialist Hospital and Maternity
02.2022 - 02.2025
Rotational Nurse Intern
St. Michael’s Hospital, Pramso
01.2021 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
St. Micheal’s Hospital, Pramso
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Kokofu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Wassce - General Arts
Oppon Memorial Senior High School
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